Synthesis 1986; 1986(12): 1045-1046
DOI: 10.1055/s-1986-31869
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Trimethylsilylazide: A Highly Reactive Silylating Agent for Primary and Secondary Alcohols

D. Sinou* , M. Emziane
  • *Laboratoire de Synthèse Asymétrique, U. A. 463 du C.N.R.S., Université Lyon I, 43, Bd. du 11 Novembre 1918, F-69622 Villeurbanne Cédex, France
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12 September 2002 (online)

Trimethylsilylazide reacts, very rapidly with primary and secondary alcohols at room temperature to give high yields of trimethylsilyl ethers.

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